Adult Safeguarding Lead Co-ordinator & Best Interest Assessor (Fixed Term)Council

37 hours per week

Fixed Term up to 12 months.

We are seeking an enthusiastic and experienced practitioner to join our Adult Safeguarding and Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS) Team within the Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH).

The Adult Safeguarding and DoLS Team is responsible for responding to safeguarding concerns relating to adults at risk, undertaking enquiries under Section 126 of the Social Services and Well-being (Wales) Act 2014, and delivering statutory DoLS functions on behalf of Bridgend County Borough Council. Working within the Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH), the team plays a key role in protecting rights and promoting wellbeing.

This is an exciting opportunity to work within a specialist team at a time of significant legal and practice developments within the field of mental capacity and deprivation of liberty. The successful candidate will contribute to ensuring that assessments and decision-making are legally robust, person-centred and informed by current case law and national guidance, including developments arising from the judgement in A Reference by the Attorney General for Northern Ireland (AGNI).

Applications are welcomed from registered Social Workers, Nurses and Occupational Therapists, with a minimum of 3 years post qualifying experience, who are passionate about safeguarding adults, promoting human rights and applying the principles of the Mental Capacity Act 2005 in practice.

Join us and help ensure that some of the most vulnerable members of our community have their rights, voice and choices protected.

Bridgend County Borough Council values diversity and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the wellbeing of adults at risk.

Additionally, you will be able to further your career with both development and promotional opportunities.

For further information surrounding the post please contact Bethan Jones, Adult Safeguarding & DoLS Team Manager on [email protected] 

The ability to greet customers through the medium of Welsh is a requirement for this post.

Protecting children, young people or adults at risk is a core responsibility of all council employees.

An Enhanced with Adults Barred list criminal records check by the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) is a requirement for this post.

A valid driving licence is requirement for this post.

The council’s Hybrid Working Policy applies to this post. This provides a framework for establishing how you will undertake working hours between your home and the office.

Closing Date: 4 November 2026

Shortlisting Date: 6 November 2026

Interview Date: 16 November 2026

Benefits to working at Bridgend County Borough Council

Job Description & Person Specification

Position type: Full time